Regretfully, the difficult decision to cancel the Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade has been made in the best interest for the safety and security of spectators, participants, volunteers, sponsors, venues and all involved.

The decision was withheld as long as possible, hoping that the weather would be more cooperative and less severe. We understand the effort, time, money, creativity, that so many people, businesses, non-profit organizations, churches and schools put into bringing this parade together.

We realize this is a great disappointment for everyone; however, we would rather err on the side of caution. Multiple forecasts, have called for heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to occur this afternoon/evening. The parade will not be rescheduled.

Thank You: Cox Communications, WKRG-TV5, the City of Pensacola and My Pensacola Credit Union for their support of the parade. We also want to thank all of the organizations and volunteers that put together our Christmas parade. Looking forward to next year’s parade and more favorable weather.